2017 Acura ILX Driving

California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate ma terials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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00X31-TX6-6400 2017 ILX OWNER'S MANUAL
OM-03095

A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment. You will find this impo
rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35
2Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 88
2Controls P. 107
Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 148
2 Features P. 165
Audio System P. 166 Audio System Basic Operation P. 171, 193
Customized Features* P. 245 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 266
2 Driving P. 331
Before Driving P. 332 Towing a Trailer P. 337
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 406 Refueling P. 407
2Maintenance P. 411
Before Performing Maintenance P. 412 Maintenance MinderTM P. 415
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 440
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 454
2Handling the Unexpected P. 461
Tools P. 462 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 463
Overheating P. 489 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 491
2Information P. 499
Specifications P. 500 Identification Numbers P. 502
Emissions Testing P. 505 Warranty Coverages P. 507
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Contents
Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 122 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 156 Climate Control System P. 161
Audio Error Messages P. 235General Information on the Audio System P. 241
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 269, 298
When Driving P. 338 Braking P. 389Parking Your Vehicle P. 402
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 409
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 420 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 431
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 442 Battery P. 451 Remote Transmitter Care P. 452
Cleaning P. 455 Accessories and Modifications P. 460
Engine Does Not Start P. 482 Jump Starting P. 485 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 488
Fuses P. 495 Emergency Towing P. 498
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 503 Reporting Safety Defects P. 504
Authorized Manuals P. 509 Client Service Information P. 510
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 331
MaintenanceP. 411
Handling the UnexpectedP. 461
InformationP. 499
IndexP. 512
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P23)
Airbags (P35)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P48)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P60)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P27)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P28)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P331)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Dual Clutch Transmission (P345)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used. Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.Paddle Shifters (P348)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift
back to automatic mode
once the system detects
that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode:
Holds the selected gear,
and the M indicator
comes on.
● The selected gear position
is shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Models with full color display
Models without full color display
Selected
Gear
Number
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P411)
Under the Hood (P420)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P431)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P440)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P442)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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